Why THE CHOSEN Works & Other Christian shows DON'T

[@LadySilmarien]

Brandon, if you do another one of these comparisons, you should compare casts. One of the things that makes The Chosen so good is the excellent casting decisions made by Dallas and Amanda.

[@TheSnipeLife]

Yeah for sure! Next one I’ll do the cast and character choices 👍

[@kathyhardt6012]

​@@TheSnipeLife0:24 😅The word Apostle means a messenger. The apostles of the lord Jesus Christ were the messengers. He sent throughout the world to tell all mankind the glad tidings, the good news of the Gospel. Ordinary men from the fish and crafts of small inland seas, from the tax collectors benches, from the homes of the less than middle-class, they were normally destined for obscure lives, and unhonored graves. But they met the Savior of the world. He spoke the compelling words, “Come follow me”. They could have ignored his invitation and return to their nets, to their coins and to their mediocrity. Wisely, they accepted his invitation. They lived for 3 years with the Master, received from Him, incredible power and authority, and went out to be his spokesmen.  Among the historic 12, the least known was the Apostle Jude identified more as Thaddeus (Thad) in The Chosen. Today he is loved and honored by millions who call him the Saint of the impossible.✝️The word Apostle means a messenger. The apostles of the lord Jesus Christ were the messengers. He sent throughout the world to tell all mankind the glad tidings, the good news of the Gospel. Ordinary men from the fish and crafts of small inland seas, from the tax collectors benches, from the homes of the less than middle-class, they were normally destined for obscure lives, and unhonored graves. But they met the Savior of the world. He spoke the compelling words, “Come follow me”. They could have ignored his invitation and return to their nets, to their coins and to their mediocrity. Wisely, they accepted his invitation. They lived for 3 years with the Master, received from Him, incredible power and authority, and went out to be his spokesmen.  Among the historic 12, the least known was the Apostle Jude identified more as Thaddeus (Thad) in The Chosen. Today he is loved and honored by millions who call him the Saint of the impossible.✝️The word Apostle means a messenger. The apostles of the lord Jesus Christ were the messengers. He sent throughout the world to tell all mankind the glad tidings, the good news of the Gospel. Ordinary men from the fish and crafts of small inland seas, from the tax collectors benches, from the homes of the less than middle-class, they were normally destined for obscure lives, and unhonored graves. But they met the Savior of the world. He spoke the compelling words, “Come follow me”. They could have ignored his invitation and return to their nets, to their coins and to their mediocrity. Wisely, they accepted his invitation. They lived for 3 years with the Master, received from Him, incredible power and authority, and went out to be his spokesmen.  Among the historic 12, the least known was the Apostle Jude identified more as Thaddeus (Thad) in The Chosen. Today he is loved and honored by millions who call him the Saint of the impossible.✝️ 0:32 The word Apostle means a messenger. The apostles of the lord Jesus Christ were the messengers. He sent throughout the world to tell all mankind the glad tidings, the good news of the Gospel. Ordinary men from the fish and crafts of small inland seas, from the tax collectors benches, from the homes of the less than middle-class, they were normally destined for obscure lives, and unhonored graves. But they met the Savior of the world. He spoke the compelling words, “Come follow me”. They could have ignored his invitation and return to their nets, to their coins and to their mediocrity. Wisely, they accepted his invitation. They lived for 3 years with the Master, received from Him, incredible power and authority, and went out to be his spokesmen.  Among the historic 12, the least known was the Apostle Jude identified more as Thaddeus (Thad) in The Chosen. Today he is loved and honored by millions who call him the Saint of the impossible.✝️The word Apostle means a messenger. The apostles of the lord Jesus Christ were the messengers. He sent throughout the world to tell all mankind the glad tidings, the good news of the Gospel. Ordinary men from the fish and crafts of small inland seas, from the tax collectors benches, from the homes of the less than middle-class, they were normally destined for obscure lives, and unhonored graves. But they met the Savior of the world. He spoke the compelling words, “Come follow me”. They could have ignored his invitation and return to their nets, to their coins and to their mediocrity. Wisely, they accepted his invitation. They lived for 3 years with the Master, received from Him, incredible power and authority, and went out to be his spokesmen.  Among the historic 12, the least known was the Apostle Jude identified more as Thaddeus (Thad) in The Chosen. Today he is loved and honored by millions who call him the Saint of the impossible.✝️😅The word Apostle means a messenger. The apostles of the lord Jesus Christ were the messengers. He sent throughout the world to tell all mankind the glad tidings, the good news of the Gospel. Ordinary men from the fish and crafts of small inland seas, from the tax collectors benches, from the homes of the less than middle-class, they were normally destined for obscure lives, and unhonored graves. But they met the Savior of the world. He spoke the compelling words, “Come follow me”. They could have ignored his invitation and return to their nets, to their coins and to their mediocrity. Wisely, they accepted his invitation. They lived for 3 years with the Master, received from Him, incredible power and authority, and went out to be his spokesmen.  Among the historic 12, the least known was the Apostle Jude identified more as Thaddeus (Thad) in The Chosen. Today he is loved and honored by millions who call him the Saint of the impossible.✝️😅😅The word Apostle means a messenger. The apostles of the lord Jesus Christ were the messengers. He sent throughout the world to tell all mankind the glad tidings, the good news of the Gospel. Ordinary men from the fish and crafts of small inland seas, from the tax collectors benches, from the homes of the less than middle-class, they were normally destined for obscure lives, and unhonored graves. But they met the Savior of the world. He spoke the compelling words, “Come follow me”. They could have ignored his invitation and return to their nets, to their coins and to their mediocrity. Wisely, they accepted his invitation. They lived for 3 years with the Master, received from Him, incredible power and authority, and went out to be his spokesmen.  Among the historic 12, the least known was the Apostle Jude identified more as Thaddeus (Thad) in The Chosen. Today he is loved and honored by millions who call him the Saint of the impossible.✝️😅 0:34

[@2012escapee1]

The Chosen cast is young, attractive, and very personable. Everyone has their favorite apostles. Plus, the music really sets the tone and tugs at the emotions.

[@Ezralibrascale]

The women specifically are very attractive Omg 😍

[@SelectedSpecimen]

@@EzralibrascaleGod bless you. ❤

[@bobbimillikan7275]

On my third time watching the Chosen. It never gets old. I still cry, I still laugh. How do I get to be Chosen? Thank You Jesus, for everything you’ve done for us.

[@jlarosa888]

I hate that..... but I also love it. Damn it. I'm here reading the gospels as well and started going back to church the last year or so. Two reasons pushed me... my fiance and her love inspired me to go and "the chosen" cemented it.

[@davidtrapp2157]

It mostly comes down to the people. The Chosen presents believable, interesting, likeable, complex people with well drafted back stories. The Chosen has the advantage of having many episodes to develop these stories. And the production of The Chosen is professionally done on so many levels. First rate camera work, music, writing, set designs, etc. Good commentary!

[@infpt24]

Something that bothers me about other productions is that everyone is too... clean. Like fair complexion, good clothes... I mean, those were though times, no one looked fresh right out of the shower!

[@ragwortrattle8798]

For me it's the characterisation of the disciples. That makes this series unique. The time and thought that goes into creating individuals we can relate to on one level or another. It's also very well written, and the casting is great. The actors shine because of their talent and the quality of the writing. Add that to the beautifully created sets and there it is: The Chosen. Brilliant.

[@meghanbarry3489]

Thank you! This is what I’ve been saying! I liked The Bible series when it came out, but now that I’ve seen The Chosen, The Chosen immediately wins, no questions asked. They literally shoved all the Jesus episodes from the series into a 2-hour movie and released it in theaters. It’s called Son of God. And I remember when I saw it with my family and this scene came up after the Feeding of the 5k, and Thomas and Judas were questioning whether Jesus was the Messiah, I was also thinking to myself “You’ve been seeing Him do miracles…you literally just saw Him multiply bread and fish…you’ve been following Him all this time…and NOW you’re questioning whether He’s the Messiah?” That always felt so out of place to me. I really love how The Chosen depicts it as they believe Jesus is the Messiah but they’re questioning their places within His group. It would be cool if you looked into other Jesus movies, like Jesus of Nazareth and The Miracle Maker.

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

The Bible shows all through the Gospels the disciples were unsure even toward Jesus Passion...they ask Him to show them the Father, and He in turns ask them about why are they asking this, yet He's been with them all this time. So important to understand the orifinal teller of the story...He's known as Holy Spirit!

[@meghanbarry3489]

@@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265 Yes, but they didn’t understand what Jesus was meant to do. Jesus told them explicitly He was going to die, but they had no clue what that meant. And I think The Chosen portrays it better. They believe He’s the Messiah, but they still think He’s going to overthrow Rome.

[@tbastrikes7847]

The Chosen has been the penultimate of Bible stories since the Passion.

[@BoScotty]

I immediately realized the Chosen series was gonna be a fun ride by the first episode when I noticed the narrative establishing the status quo of everyone in Judea before Jesus even appears. The fact that Jesus doesn't even make an appearance till the very last few minutes to heal Mary makes his appearance that much more powerful because of the context built up before. I can't express how happy I was to finally see a Christian show that takes its writing seriously consistently. Especially with the pool of Bethesda. Man what a beautiful narrative they crafted for that awesome gospel message. The show made cry several times because of how they pay off their set ups. The scene you shared with Peter attempting to follow Jesus in the water was powerful because of how they set up Peter with his pain and lack of faith before this scene. Just brilliant, save for some consistent pacing issues I have with the show, I overall fell in love with it.

[@marybramble6688]

Compared to The Chosen, nothing can even begin to compare. It’s far and above anything else that’s ever been done!

[@lindapoindexter2162]

I love the comparison you showed between the Bible series, and the chosen. one thing you didn’t mention is in the Bible series, the disciples’ hair is not wet, even though they are supposed to be in a storm. In The Chosen version, the disciples look like they were soaked from all the rain and storm.

[@catherinebracy4332]

The Chosen actors look soaked because they were. If you haven't looked up the little documentary of how they did the walking on water, it's very cool!

[@grimlock0924]

I love Jesus' backpack.

[@cabellero1120]

I grew up with Jesus Of Nazareth That was The Best TV miniseries at that time! It still holds up Today Son Of God is a great movie as well Jim Caviezel did the BEST JOB of playing Jesus IMO

[@AlphaGator9]

I clicked on your video because i want to learn how to write short stories that demonstrate a Christian in a realistic way. Even though you are doing this on a video perspective, i believe i can learn from it. And, i love how you are doing this. I have truly enjoyed "The Chosen", and i really appreciate your hard work and that you are sharing it.

[@MonaLisaSuperSize]

One of my favorite moments in this episode is the two hands when Peter started sinking and Jesus reaches down for him. It reminds me of the famous painting of God's hand and man's hand. My favorite!!!

[@monicaw5036]

Hey sweetie!! (Yep I'm from the south😉) anyway I totally agree with you. The Chosen is a gift from God. No other show from the Bible has ever touched me so deeply and had me hooked from the start like this show. I get exactly what you're saying. ❤❤

[@dmtm1111]

The things I love most about The Chosen is that it has actual dialogue, not just King James Shakespearean old English lifted directly from the KJV of the Bible and Jesus shows real emotion and His humanity.

[@sukuntee]

It would be soo cool to see Dallas Jankin’s take on Moses Story 😍😍

[@AnZhengling]

Good distinction about characters vs figures.

[@kdmdlo]

Also, they're in the middle of a storm. Why wouldn't they have dropped the sail way, way, way before? No sailor would leave it up.

[@admperry1]

👏 I don't comment much, but I had to say...Brandon, you really put a lot of intentional thought in explaining and comparing other projects about the Bible/Jesus. 💝💯

[@2b16p]

I agree the soundscape in The Chosen is so much better. Between the soundtrack, environmental sounds, and dialogue mixing it's one of the best I've heard. In it's "biblical/miracle moments", the music is always a little unusual, but it's not in your face, telling you what to feel (that's what the actors do). It serves the story so well. I didn't see The Bible series when it came out, but I saw some of the AD series they did right after, and I think that was a little better written and the best scenes were just characters interacting/conflicting, not the few miracles they had to portray.

[@douglascoggeshall2490]

2023-09-07 .... In agreement with the video's points ... The Chosen well depicts the Disciples as "normal people", especially with Peter in the beginning as a husband in severe financial trouble who loves his wife, and encounters failure after failure until Jesus does the miracle with the fish ... I have been in those exact shoes ... And Peter once again shows his anger and confusion when his wife looses their baby, while Jesus performs scores of other healings ... So many other reasons The Chosen is extraordinary ...

[@cliftoncraddock]

I have to gove credit where credit ks due. I have been a Christian all my life, raised Episcopalian, and I never really knew a lot about the bible or the stories contained within. Everything I knew was taught in the church. One day, i stumbled across The Bible series and was completely enthralled with the stories i had never heard before. Stories of Samson, Joshua, Saul, David, Daniel etc. I had heard the names before but never their stories. This made me get my first bible and a real understanding of the bible. Fast forward a few years and i did see some inconsistenties and vagueness of The Bible series. This is about when The Chosen came out and I've been stunned with the accuracy while still maintaining creative freedom.

[@iluvrolaz]

This was an excellent comparison

[@misskay8790]

Thank you for this video. You got it right. I especially liked how you referenced calling them biblical figures and not characters. I had literally just watched a video before this one that referenced them as characters and I thought the same thing you stated.

[@mrs.carter4775]

Chosen works better because every time Jesus says “follow me” my response is, “let me get my shoes Lord” “let me say my final goodbyes” lol The way he says “follow me” gives me chills

[@MAHAManiac1]

I just realized the actress playing Mary in “The Bible” show also plays “Madoni” in “The Punisher” on Netflix.. talk about DIFFERENT

[@monicam234]

I’ve listened to minute 19:23 - 21:30 over and over. It works because it’s relatable 🙏

[@biswomeetbiswal9508]

My god the way you said everything that was in my mind.. Jesus should feel real not fictional, not soap opera.. wow

[@MelvinWilliams-gl6wp]

Hello Brandon 👋. Your research is amazing

[@barbarabonnette2705]

The thing is….this is entertainment. Someone else’s interpretation. We know that these are men and women and will act accordingly. True the Chosen is a beautifully woven story, filled with details that are so close to real life that we can see ourselves in it. I always look at these presentations as artistic examples of their knowledge. All in all, anything that teaches us, or reinforces the teachings that God wants us to know will touch that empty place that needs to be filled. ❤

[@flordelacruz9112]

I agree with you on all points. Good assessment.

[@wenditan6114]

Just finish the season 1, really love this show

[@cecilia98665]

I love the Chosen

[@czuniga1215]

Very well thought. I couldn't agree more.

[@carlaroman7043]

Thank you for this analysis. You put it in terms of how I feel about The Chosen vis a vis all the movie and TV interpretations. I do not dislike any of the old versions, it's just that Dallas, the actors, writers and production crew have put together what I feel as realistic and most plausible scenarios of the Apostles, Jesus and the Romans. I would like to add that my understanding of Jewish traditions, Mosaic Law and culture has taken a great leap forward in understanding. I know I know nothing, but, your videos give a perspective that is very appealing to me. You put in words much better how I feel about The Chosen. I does feel like a documentary without narration. Oh the humanity! Love Jesus's sense of humor. Jonathan Roumie's interpretation floors me.

[@nancybraybrooks5509]

Who else set it where it originally happened. Where they portray them as Hebrew!!

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

Jesus of Nazereth and the movie 'Jesus' most translated, most viewed still of all time

[@PutCallGenie]

Jesus in the chose is a regular, relatable person that even looks like a jew of the first century (although he talks like anyone in this century). He sounds real while blinking his eye often, like someone of this day and age. The stories really touch me at a deep level, eventhough I have heard them through the 65 years of my life. I don't like the darkness of some scenes, but other than that, the cinematography works.

[@ghauptli1]

Excellent analysis! I'd love to see other comparisons with other older Christian media.

[@CarolBakerRN]

I have hesitated to subscribe to your channel because this is just your opinion BUT this evaluation is right on the mark. Thank you. The best thing about The Chosen is it makes the people relatable, that yes, my feelings of inadequacy is a real thing as a Christian. Life is complicated and the decisions we make affects our ability to be as affective as we should be able to be, as Christion's.. Pray for me and for Dallas and Amanda.

[@cabellero1120]

With all the garbage available on Tv, Movies and Media out there, These days... It's good to have something wholesome and life affirming.. Roumie does a great performance as Jesus. As for the other shows, films? We all have our favorites. I think the Passion film is very powerful and moving

[@Nursfaith]

Brandon, thank you for all of your videos. I’ve been subscribed for a while but today I joined patroon to donate each month.🙏😊

[@TheSnipeLife]

Thanks soooooo much!

[@Nursfaith]

You’re so welcome, I wish I could donate more. You and Vanessa are awesome😊

[@EndingSimple]

Right on the money.. Good work pointing this out.

[@janelbarmes4215]

Mary would not be in the boat. I agree with you .

[@annietoups5531]

Great job!!!

[@debifambro1039]

And Chosen is more relatable. About the sound and cinematography is better with high-quality high tech these days.

[@deckocards6988]

Amen Brother!

[@cathijones4397]

Thanks Brandon! As always, you have done a great job!

[@bakerteacher2905]

I always though it funny and strange that in other series or movies, Jesus was blonde, blue eyed and had an English accent. OR...had a just a straight-up American accent. IMHO, the cast is so fantastically correct! And more scripturally accurate. Thanks Brandon, I enjoy you posts.

[@AmyMichelleMosier]

Yes, a historically accurate Jesus appeals to me. He doesn’t need to be pasty white.

[@Graful-hz3qj]

Yes, agree, they aren't just characters They are biblical people.

[@jackierenee1691]

Other productions just seem too "Hollywood" where it's overdramatized, and they never let the characters just be regular folks. They also add situations that just take away and/or change the core story of the gospels. The Mary Magdalene movie is a good example for this, not just the Bible series. They always cast "socially beautiful" actors. With The Chosen, I have never seen a group of salt of the earth type people like this before. Not that anyone isn't beautiful, but it's not the "Hollywood" standard of beauty. I'd say The Chosen was made with the same type of love that Jesus Of Nazareth was back in the 70s. That's the only production of the gospels that I can think of that shows some level of Jewish life and traditions and sticks to the story. It's also the only show (other than The Chosen) that shows Judas Iscariot as hopeful in the beginning of the story. Now however, Luke Dimyan has me bawling with his portrayal Judas. He has completely surpassed Ian McShane as Judas (that's who played Judas in the Nazareth movie). I cry with how sincere his character is in the beginning.

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

Ian McShane, aka Winston of the John Wick franchise? Awesome! I knew Jesus Of Nazareth was filled with "soon to be" stars in the cast, but I didn't know that!

[@jackierenee1691]

@@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment there's a butt load of different actors in there, American and foreign. James Earl Jones is Balthazar, he looks so young lol

[@TehZach1993]

Except they do things that take away and change the gospels in The Chosen.

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

Agreed, I love both Judases, but chosens' judas i do want to adopt as my younger brother and try to steer him the right way! LOL!

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

@@jackierenee1691 And those wisemen costumes!! They all looked good! and I love Olivia as Mother Mary, Ann Bancroft as Mary she was strong and tuff after following Jesus!

[@cenibabycenibaby6575]

That's why I prefer biblical account rather than Bible story.

[@rhondapowell9942]

It's not the young actors. Their great and yes it makes a difference, but the story line is awesome. And the truth and innocence of it adds a great deal to this Masterpiece! It's not stale as the others were, and keeps upgrading interests and tugs at your heart! I've watched all Sessons and episode of Chosen atleast 3, if not 4 times .

[@rhondapowell9942]

Your interest, not upgrading...Spell Mistake

[@sierra-nana]

I have watched most of the bible series about Jesus. They were more informative and didn't really get you emotionally involved, except for the crucifixion scene, that's always hard to watch. I figured out why the Chosen is more impactful than the other series beside the fact that they flesh out the disciples. We know Jesus started his ministry at 30. In most of the Jesus movies and series the disciples appear to be in the 30-40 range. Would Jesus seek out disciples that were older than him? In the bible it says Jesus told Simon to pay the temple tax for him and Simon. The temple tax had to be paid by males 20 and over so I figure the disciples were in the 16-19 range which makes sense to me. The teenagers back then were vastly different than today's teenagers. Even in the show it says Matthew was apprenticed to an account at 8 and Thaddeus was apprenticed to a stone cutter at 9. I think Simon was probably 20-25. The Chosen didn't make the disciples this young, but it makes more sense to have them younger than the 30-40 range shown in most Jesus stories.

[@terrycooper4149]

Totally agree. If Peter was martyred in about 60 AD, he couldn't have been elderly 50-60 in 30 AD since most people didn't live much beyond 50 or 60 back then.

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

Jesus of Nazareth does a great job without inventing things not true. These were real people, so making up stories about their lives...would you do that to JFK or any other historical person? And they left their lives to follow Christ, then lost their lives for us to have the Gospel. Pretty real people to me!

[@the.official.vision.company]

I thought he did a video like this before

[@homeinspectionpro5935]

Just found your channel. The Chosen has expanded on the personalities of the apostles thereby giving them a human element that we can relate to in our own lives. Like your comparisons.👍

[@kimnied7023]

❤

[@texaslocoman1]

The show portrays a lot of fictional or invented scrpts that really attracts people

[@maryherendeen2151]

While I do think Jonathan Roumie is an attractive person; he exudes compassion and empathy, playing Jesus. It's him. The Holy Spirit is on his acting. You don't hear him casually referred to as "hot Jesus" bc he transcends this role. I swear.... I don't see him. I see Jesus when he heals, when he cries, when he loves.... I don't see him. I see Jesus. I know, obviously, he's not Jesus.... But I'm convinced that God is with him in this role. It's so well done, sometimes I literally CHEER when healings happen, I'm so moved with joy. Thank you, God, for this new way to experience your Goodness. I love YOU so much! Ty for blessing me with Your presence! ❤❤❤❤ Amen.

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

no he's not Jesus...and we worship God in spirit and truth, not through actors; faces

[@pattimachugs1047]

but The Chosen was made recently vs The Bible Series

[@emilysalas2936]

❤

[@wietskeagelakos6240]

I totally agree with you. The bible series is like a soap opera. The Chosen is very realistic and very relatable from q human perspective

[@crystalhaynes-sr5xw]

I have never seen the Bible series but with what I have seen that you have shown me, the Bible show looks more real to the Bible from my view.

[@eunicemaria8075]

Very true 👍

[@sylvieb623]

Hey Brandon, I think many people agree that The Chosen is superior to other Christian shows or depictions of Bible stories, but is it necessary to put down a particular series? They did their best at the time. Artists will interpret characters differently, and technology evolves too... I mean, have you rewatched Jaws lately? 🦈

[@uplordest]

The main difference in the Chosen for me is the realistic portrayal of a Jewish Jesus surrounded by Jewish looking and sounding cast. I don’t think now I can enjoy a movie where Jesus and other important Biblical Jews are portrayed as Caucasian. The one exception is Nicodemus. Eric seemed perfect for that role, even tho the accent was missing.

[@jlarosa888]

For me, every ahow of rhe bible shows everyone to just be at a level that i could never get to. I cant relate to aomeone who simply follows and obeys without question. With The Chosen, i can see my self doubt, frustration abd internak conflict in Peter, my overthinking and trying to make snese if the world and the miracles in Mathew and so many others. I can relate and it makes me want to be better. If Peter is to be the Rock upon which the church is built, why cant i do the same with ny own flaws and without even thinking about it i just do better.

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

That is nowhere in the Bible, the disciples though they followed Jesus they were full of doubt and questions. Gods word tells the story better.

[@kathybj]

Brandon, Simon WAS mad at Jesus! From the moment Eden told Simon she lost the baby, he was angry with Jesus until he sunk into the water. Did you forget about him throwing his basket full of loaves and fish on the ground? Simon said he gave up Everything to follow Jesus. It did seem Jesus was helping and healing everyone but Eden especially when it mattered the most! Yes, Simon was very angry at him.

[@TheSnipeLife]

I’m not saying he wasn’t, but that anger came out in hatred for himself and not being good enough.

[@bkudrle]

@@TheSnipeLife I am kind of with kathybj on this. I take it that, like many Jews of the time, Peter expected Jesus to be more about the Jews than the Gentiles and so was upset with Jesus for not taking care of the Jews first, like keeping Eden from losing her child. This is consistent with later history of Peter where he had to have a vision before going to baptize the Gentile Cornelius and having the apostle Paul rebuke Peter for not eating with Gentiles. It shows the depth of the scholarship that The Chosen has in being consistent with Biblical portrayal of characters. I appreciate all that you are doing, though, Brandon. You have an awesome channel.

[@jlarosa888]

He was mad at Jesus, but more than that he felt he wasn't good enough to be helped. Hence the "maybe I'm a mistake." He feels that because he's a mistake, Jesus isn't helping him, specifically in the way he wants to be helped. Either way, the chosen builds the characters very well.

[@cerebralfaithvideo]

I do like The Bible series. I’ve seen it multiple times. But I won’t deny that The Chosen is 10 times better.

[@katehenry2718]

Without Judas obeying Christ to "do his job, bring the soldiers" we'd all be screwed.

[@natnat1975]

It's so nice to watch a show that doesn't rely on British accents to try to appear genuine or authentic. It made me realize how old and tiresome that may have actually become. I love the accents they use on this show. Much more genuine.

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

The raising of Lazarus in Jesus of Nazareth was very powerful and not followed by any lame jokes. Mary & Martha were not 'extra' either. In the Bible Peter drowned due to lack of Faith and Jesus told Him so, but the flavor of the chosen is not to make tcjesus too much like Bible Jesus. Also in Jesus of Nazereth Peter was shown as not perfect, and had some anger issues, but he was not a brawler or someone who would turn in fellow fishermen to pay off debts. Also Jesus of Nazareth had the highest quality of actors, set design, production, costumes, and here's a big scary one...omg 95% BIBLICAL ACCURATE!

[@Lavenderrose73]

I'm a little less than halfway into your video, but I just wanted to toss in a couple of things. You definitely have a point, and I absolutely love watching The Chosen, I can't miss a single episode! But I also enjoyed watching The Bible series back when. Was Mary likely to have spoken out in a culture where women were second-class? Probably not, but to be fair, maybe they were scripting that on the grounds that Mary did not expect a man to actually respect her, and anybody who showed any doubts about him she was going to be defensive on his behalf, especially after he had just cast seven demons out of her. Kind of like Jesus Point made when he told that Pharisee about the one man who owed 50 denarii versus the man who owed 500 denarii. Those men might have had gambling problems or temper issues before they found Jesus, but who knows what seven demons were making a woman do with her body? And instead of being stoned or whatever, she was delivered. As far as the storm on the lake, yes Dallas did a kick butt job with that scene, and I won't even argue that he did it better than the producer of The Bible series. But the way I look at it, is just that two people are going to problem-solve differently. I'm enjoying your comparisons though.

[@Ezek18-32]

The Chosen's walking on water is done very well and all, but am I the only one who finds like there's a line (or a few lines) missing at the episode's timestap (on Angel Studios app) 1:07:30 - 1:07:40, specifically at 1:07:38? Jesus' response to Simon's rant seems kinda out of place.

[@elizabethmcnamara6548]

I like "the bible" actor that plays Jesus also tho.

[@Topg1]

I don’t think any other Bible series balanced the divinity and humanity of Jesus. I always loved Jesus movies. Jesus being out worldly never bothered me. The chosen helps me to understand how he’s fully man and fully God.

[@angelolibutti6758]

Brother you really need to study church fathers... You can't run a podcast without knowing some theological basics structure. Happy to fill up some gaps

[@Topg1]

In the Bible series MM is the only character that’s not miscast. The other characters look too Western European. They don’t look like they’re from the Middle East or Mediterranean.

[@jollyjakelovell4787]

If that was meant to be Mary Magdalene she would have stopped wearing earings.

[@rrrobinson97202]

Why? It's they are the chosen one to do the job

[@cenibabycenibaby6575]

That's not Thomas it's Simon the Zealot.

[@rokenaedwards6804]

The chosen is more realistic

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

Gotta love how The Bible series's "walking on water" scene uses shaky-cam to try and simulate the chaos of the sea, whereas The Chosen works to make the effect REAL. Frankly shaky-cam is SUCH an overused "cheat" in modern cinema, especially in action scenes. (A friend of mine describes it as putting a camera on a farret and letting it run through the set.😂)

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

But scripture shows Jesus calmed the seas, so He can calm the sea but when walking on it tcjesus is moving back and forth like he's surfing? LOL c'mon people...lets stay with Bible Jesus!

[@bluehammy1]

My take is simpler: The Chosen is terrific because it is obviously written and produced by believers in Christ. The series is Biblical. Sure, it takes liberties with fleshing out it’s characters, adding in dialogue, etc., but Jesus is portrayed as fully God and fully a man. He is the real deal here.

[@rhondapowell9942]

I really liked the Passion but would never reatedly see it. On the other hand, I can't get enough of the Chosen. I watch it over and over It's Perfection in every way! Not one Bible movie comes close. Chosen has changed in. Reading the Bible, going to church, listening to preaching and a family member sharing memorized scriptures.....not one of these has touched me or even came close, as The Chosen has.

[@TehZach1993]

Then you aren't really interested in being a Christian unless it's watered down to a Hollywood production?

[@hollyvanwye9294]

I feel that way too!

[@rhondapowell9942]

I DO TOO!

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

Wow, so all the things Jesus said to do did not touch you, but made up stories 95% non-Bible does? well, the Lord did say many are called...few are chosen!

[@emilysalas2936]

8:48

[@normaweston6803]

WE TEND TO WANT TO MAKE JESUS BEAUTIFUL, BLOND, BLUE EYED, AND WEARING SNOW WHITE GOWNS AND ACTING FAR ABOVE ALL HIS DECIPLES. WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THE CHOSEN IS, JESUS IS PORTRAID AS A JEW AND WEARING CLOTHES LIKE OTHERS AND BEING A FRIEND TO HIS DECIPLES. NOT WALKING AROUND A FOOT OFF THE GROUND IN HOLY DISGUISE. THANK YOU, DALLAS! GOD SURELY SENT YOU TO GIVE US ALL THE REAL JESUS.

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

Not! He was the word made flesh and none of us are so yes He is above us and rightly so. We rise up to Him, not the other way around. And the Bible says His clothes were made without seams, unlike most. He's not in Holy disguise He is Holy as the second member of the Godhead. He did not need to tell dorky jokes to be real. He was cool, with a zest for life as scriptures clearly show.

[@juliepeters3716]

I never was very into The Bible series. I was always frustrated by the lack of realism in the way the people in the Bible are portrayed on screen. They are like moving, talking effigies instead of real people. I always longed to see someone portray the Biblical events in a realistic way and not an over the top theatrical way . At last, The Chosen!

[@TehZach1993]

The Bible series is accurate to scripture. The Chosen isn't.

[@magnetpi99]

A sad shame.

[@MetalVania]

The chosen creators need to repent for changing and twisting all Gods word says. Many I can mention. For example. Jesus had to be corrected? He was and is the word. He was and is the way. So how is that accurate? How is that biblical?

[@TheSnipeLife]

When was Jesus corrected?

[@NDCCMTX]

The Chosen gets a LOT of things right! I loved how it fleshes out the Disciples as flawed individuals and the Messiah as an approachable manifestation of God the Father instead of some distant hippie who works a few miracles and mumbles some insightful things. However... seeing how Dallas Jenkins openly supports the alphabet mafia, took the financial bait from the LDS community in season 2, caters to the Catholics, and how he's admitted in *VARIOUS* interviews that this is all biblical entertainment, I've lost all interest in the show. I won't get started on how Roumie is a Knighted Templar Roman-Catholic mystic with a literal messiah complex or how the writers are of a mixed faith (which also produces a mixed message), but if this is someone's _only_ exposure to the Bible, HALLELUJAH--everyone starts somewhere. However, the inaccurate portrayal and artistic conjecture have me concerned what's really being pushed on the screen. But, shouldn't this be expected from the son to the author of the critically acclaimed and highly controversial _'Left Behind'_ series? Like father, like son? I do like all of the points you brought up, though. Whereas All of the other series were obviously Hollywood, the chosen is more subtly Hollywood. What's sad is that Season 1 was phenomenal when it had less influences.

[@BoScotty]

This is an interesting input. I agree that season 1 was best season but I'm interested in hearing what specific outside influences did you see in the show in the seasons to follow?

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

16:33 THIS! As a rule Christian movies have The Christian Character be, frankly, a Mary Sue / Gary Stu--the one who's got all the answers 'cause Faith, whose only possible "flaw" is maybe wondering what to do until another Christian Character gives the answer...the only flawed, actually HUMAN characters being the ones "going to be" saved or whatever. It's like Christian filmmakers are afraid to portray truly flawed Christian Characters as if it's somehow blasphemous or something...as if they're not truly flawed themselves. 😂

[@TehZach1993]

Or maybe, because Jesus was and is a flawless being. He's literally God in the flesh. Why shouldn't he be perfect?

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

@@TehZach1993 ...I take it you didn't read my post. I'm not talking about Jesus, I'm talking about Christian Characters.

[@enesitupailesa5002]

i love the chosen series way better than the bible series

[@MetalVania]

The chosen creators need to repent.

[@manassesnascimento4483]

The Chosen is much better than Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ

[@jamesajiduah2001]

It hasn't gotten there yet.

[@lissarodrigues8950]

I had hard time watching Mel Gibson which I believe is the passion of Christ to me it was too violent. I even not sure about the names of the shows or movies because I wouldn't whatch it more than once it was just reading the Bible and I would rather do it.

[@manassesnascimento4483]

@@lissarodrigues8950 Jesus from the film Risen 2016 represents the face on the Shroud of Turin very original

[@diegoborges3716]

Don't agree. The Passion is the most important movie for christians. It give us a hint of what was the supreme sacrifice of Christ, of what He suffered for us. Yes, it's rude and violent, because it happenend that way.

[@manassesnascimento4483]

@@diegoborges3716 The Passion of the Christ is good but it's the controversial and exaggerated film, The Chosen is amazing and exciting and original much better than the controversial 2004 Mel Gibson film

[@Believe_On_The_LordJesus]

Don’t watch the chosen it’s made by Mormons sadly!.

[@TheSnipeLife]

Which of the writers is a Mormon?

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

@@TheSnipeLife The people with the money!

[@yeshuaislord3058]

we need a Christian show that isn't relying on a director who Trolls and jokes and Jesus winking at Joseph Smith" false prophet of Mormonism" And we need actual Christians with sound doctrine writing and directing the show. also its not wise to show Yeshuas face because then those new to the faith may see that actor as Christ. Jonathan Roumie is a grave soaking Catholic mystic and a knighted templar. i don't mind a show fleshing out the story but having Yeshua deny worship is awful. season 1 the chosen has Yeshua deny worship from nicodemus. i see way to many Christians not calling this show out even when the actors are not in line with scripture especially regarding LGBTQ issues. the only good thing about the chosen is it shows the jewishness of the faith but the chosen is not safe for Christians and will warp the view some have of Christ. i use to love the chosen but i cannot support it After looking into and those making it more. and we shouldn't need emotional music made by new age people to get people interested in scripture

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

AGREED! Fans say they see jonathans face when they pray, one even said she hopes the Lord look like him! Fans have said when they read the Bible they see the actors faces also, and look for scenes from the show in the Bible. And the guy in charge of the music said the chosen shows in their version of Jesus he had 'flaws' The producer darryl eaves stated they didn't show the baptism scene so as not to offend the different theologies! They want to be famous and the main three make a million a year. They targeted women 25-45 and Gen Z, and even dallas stated most fans are just now returning to the faith....so they left Messiah before, thus have no understanding of the word, nor discernment, only emotion. . So these folks found their niche and ran with it!

[@betsyjonex9364]

The Chosen is based on the Morman Bible. It quotes lines not Biblically based. The man writing this a mormon. It treats Jesus as flawed man that e is so insecure he has to take advice from everybody. This is the most sacrilegious mess ever seen.

[@TheSnipeLife]

Almost everything you said here is actually factually wrong.

[@TehZach1993]

@@TheSnipeLife You can just admit you are just into The Chosen because it's good Hollywood entertainment. The Chosen is the Bible diluted and watered down for people who don't even care about scripture.

[@nycosplayernetworkcospodbe5265]

@@TheSnipeLife I have a video of dan saying "this version of jesus has flaws"...lol!

[@DW-yl9ww]

THE CHOSEN IS FALSE